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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1908
Page
1
A late yesterday ceremony at Mr. Charles Brown’s residence united Mrs. Roga E. Ritter and Leslie R. Brown in marriage. Elder N. D. Cool officiated with family and friends present. Brown, of this city, works for the Virginia Woolen Company. they will reside here.
Preparations for the Winchester Commandery No. 12 Knights Templar annual inspection Friday evening next are underway. Deputy Grand Commander William C. Stephenson of Roanoke will preside, followed by the commandery’s regular monthly conclave.
Miss Frances B Cline announces the opening of Pattern Hats on Tuesday and Wednesday September 22 and 23 with public invitation. The event highlights new hat styles and fashion accessories for shoppers in the area.
Advertisement seeks a capable cook for Shenandoah Collegiate Institute in Dayton Virginia. Single woman or a married couple may apply. Wages offered. Address E A Hoen Shhel Principal Dayton VA. Also small ad about measuring for a suit or overcoat by J P Haddot with money-saving guarantee.
Delegates from every New York county arrived for the Independence party state convention to be opened at Cooper Union. The gathering is billed as boss free and distinct from other party conventions.
Cadets at Shenandoah Valley Academy will receive new uniforms in a short time. The outfits, made from Charlottesville gray cloth in latest military styles, are being measured by tailor George Neuffer of Fechheimer Brothers, Cincinnati, for Gray & Sheetz of the city.
Rev. T. K. Cromer and Mr. Richard L. Gray of this city join Rev. Dr. J. A. Hoffheins of Martinsburg W Va in traveling to Woodstock Virginia for a laymen’s meeting of the Reformed Church. The convention will run several days with several addresses planned.
Rt Rev Augustine Van de Vyver bishop of Richmond officiated at the Campbell Johnson wedding yesterday and was the guest of Mr and Mrs Weems on Fairmount Avenue during his visit. He has many friends in Winchester and once served as pastor of the Church of the Sacred Heart before becoming bishop.
Hon William G Conrad aMontana Hall Clark county Virginia has closed a major real estate deal in Northern Montana. The Great Falls Leader notes his vast interests in Teton county and says Conrad has spent years in the region managing expansive holdings including the Pondera Canal interests.
Winchester defeats Danville 5 to 3 at Reservoir Park as Kline allows seven hits and nine strikeouts for Danville. Cy McDonald and Duggan lead locals at bat while Brown leads Winchester with two runs in the first inning and strong defense by Johnson.
The Page Courier reports W. C. Alther of Winchester will wed Mary Clarke of Luray on September 29 in a ceremony performed by Rev Georges Bowers at the Lutheran Church. The couple will travel west for a honeymoon and visit friends, marking what the piece calls his third marriage term with optimism for happiness.
Hon James Hay congressman from the Seventh District announces upcoming campaign meetings in Clarke County at White Post Millwood Berryville and Pierce's with dates October 1 2 3 evenings. Citizens urged to attend with ladies especially invited. Hay expected to speak in Winchester and Frederick counties as part of the campaign efforts.
Rev. W. Tupper Wingfield, pastor of the Baptist Church at Harrisonburg, Virginia, has declined a flattering call from a flourishing church in the upper Shenandoah Valley and will remain in Harrisonburg. He is a brother of Mr. Harry H. Wingfield of Winchester.
Chicago police arrest Vip Tang after he assaults a woman who he alleges promised marriage. The incident causes panic among streetcar passengers and highlights tensions between a Chinese man and his alleged fiancée.
J Drexel Biddle, noted poet and athlete, fought Philadelphia Jack O Brien for the middleweight title in a six round private gym bout in Philadelphia. Both fighters ended exhausted and battered at the close of the sixth round. Dispatches from Manila report Typhoon damage across the central Philippine group. Denver reports the old fight pavilion coliseum is to be converted for post office use after a $82 000 sale.
Mrs J W Duffy and Miss Sue Duffy of Harrisonburg Va arrive in Winchester to visit Mrs H C Sheetz on South Market street after weeks at Atlantic City. Also noted are Edna and Margaret Whetzel of Clearbrook and Miss Elta, touring Reading Philadelphia Atlantic City and New York with companions.
Mrs Georgie Buckner leaves for Washington to reside there long term. Her children stay with grandparents Rev George T Tyler and wife at the Southern Methodist district parsonage on Fairmont Avenue until joining her in a few days.
Mr Robert M Henry purchased the livery stable and mill building on Soxgton Byaddlock street. The new owner promises better value than any clothing house in the area and urges customers to see the improvements for themselves.
Notice states the Bryan and Kern Democratic Club meeting is postponed until September 25 at 8 o'clock in the Court House Hall due to Old Home Week activities. All Democratic voters are urged to attend and enroll as members.
Latest styles shown with reasonable prices as ladies are invited to visit Niit's. TF peak Premier brand featured as the best, with M. Welton listed as agent.
A historic report notes a wreath placed atop the Unknown Monument by Governor Stuart of Sylvania during a visit with the Pent party to dedicate the National monument. Flowers were laid as a tribute to Confederate dead, reflecting reverence for the long-ago soldiers and the lost cause.
The funeral for Mrs Sarah M Dehaven wife of Jab Dehaven died at home in the county following a cancer battle and recent surgery. The services were conducted by Rev W Marks pastor of the Southern Methodist Church Gainesboro with interment at Chestnut Grove. She was about 60 and had lived mostly in Martinsburg West Virginia before returning to the county years ago. She leaves six children Amie Williams Ida Ola Arta Bessie and Etna Dehaven all at home.
John Philip Sousa and his band arrive by train this evening and appear in concert at 8 30. An advance sale of seats is announced for the event in Winchester at the Cumberland train time.
Fragments indicate a piano offered for sale at a parsonage in Gore Virginia. The note is fragmented but shows sale intent centered on the instrument and location.
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